Contributions to the tribute of Mrs. Barbara Johnson

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Joanne Scott posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Barb, (Mrs. Johnson back then) or "Lesley's mom", was such a special person. I met Lesley in grade 6, we quickly became friends and I was then blessed to experience the Johnson family for many years, especially the warmth that one would feel being around Barb. I cherish the times that Lesley and I would we working on a project together and Barb would always give us cookies and milk and encouragement. She exuded amazing primary teacher. Her roles in many plays were always a joy to watch. The fact that Lesley followed in her footsteps also becoming a kindergarten teacher is a testimony to a wonderful role model. Mrs. Johnson you will be missed. Joanne Scott

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Barbara McDermott posted a condolence

Saturday, March 8, 2025

I just want to say how very sorry I was to hear about your dear mom's passing. Barb was a GREAT, SPECIAL lady with so many talents. I met her and of course your family when I attended St. John's. Barb served on the outreach committee with me and was always thinking about how she could make the lives of others better. She put herself secondary. Her's was a life of service and giving. We both were primary educators so of course became instant "kindred spirits". Barb believed in me and with her unwavering encouragement I joined the Wishing Well Players Theatre Group. We had so much fun under Barb's skillful directorship. When Covid struck Ken graciously arranged for many "porch visits" where together Barb, Ken, myself and a dear friend Gail enjoyed a few laughs, reminisced and always shared a cup of tea and a cookie. Barb was truly an inspiration to me. Her kindness, her deep love for everything beautiful in this world (music, flowers, art, learning, travel) filled her soul with so much light and life. She will be sorely missed and I feel very privileged indeed to have been able to call her my friend. Love Barb McDermott

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Monday, March 3, 2025

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Velma Burley posted a condolence

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Barb was a wonderful sister to me. One of my first memories was visiting her kindergarten class before I was old enough for school. What fun it was singing and playing Farmer in the Dell as Barb accompanied us on the piano. I followed in Barb’s footsteps, taking piano lessons and becoming a kindergarten teacher. Barb was a huge help to me during my first year of teaching. I loved her style of teaching and incorporated many of her methods. After Barb retired from teaching, she and others from St. John’s U.C. provided a drop in program for preschoolers. It was a fantastic program which my granddaughter enjoyed so much. Sing, Play and Learn was a great preparation for Avery’s school years. I have so many special family memories of Barb, Murray, Lesley, Heather and Ken including celebrating all of our family birthdays at the Stoodleigh restaurant, experiencing cottage life with them at Port Elgin and participating in the Wishing Well Players together. Barb was so supportive of me when my mother died so unexpectedly when I was 29. She was the best big sister there ever could be. I loved her so much. In loving memory, Velma